Freedom of Information Request - Surveys of Coille Coire Chuilc SSSI
Date: 29 January 2026
Our ref: SIR182825/A5679533
Information Request – Surveys of Coille Coire Chuilc SSSI
Your Request
I have been informed that a number of surveys of the wood may have been conducted since the 1970s. I would be grateful if you could provide me with copies of all surveys (or information relating to when and by who surveys were undertaken if you do not have copies) and any other information you hold on the state of CCC between 1970 and 15th December 2025.
Our Response
We have searched many files, both hard copy, which had to be retrieved from off-site storage, and our electronic records management system. The information that meets the terms of your request is provided separately to this response.
We have redacted out personal data from this information, as releasing this information in response to your request would breach the Data Protection Act 2018. We have exempted this personal data under the EIRS, using the exemption 11(2)(Personal Data).
Please be aware that despite our best efforts some of the information, from the hard copy files, may not be of the best quality, due to its age and how the information was recorded e.g. pen/pencil, typewritten.
How We Handled Your Request
We believe you have asked for environmental information as defined in the Environmental Information (Scotland Regulations 2004 (‘the EIRs’), so we are dealing with your request under those regulations. To be able to use the EIRs, we must apply an exemption under section 39(2) of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (‘FOISA’). The Scottish Information Commissioner’s guidance recommends that public authorities apply this exemption to environmental information and handle request under the EIRs.
If you would like to find out more about the access to information legislation, there is a guidance booklet available on the Scottish Information Commissioner’s website.
Review and Appeal
I hope this information meets your requirements, but if you are dissatisfied with how we have responded to your information request, please write to us within 40 working days explaining your concerns. You can contact us at Battleby, Redgorton, Perth, PH1 3EW or email us at [email protected]. We will carry out a review of our response and contact you with our findings within 20 working days.
If you are not satisfied following this, you can make an appeal to the Scottish Information Commissioner within 6 months. The Scottish Information Commissioner can be contacted at:
Scottish Information Commissioner
Kinburn Castle
Doubledykes Road
St Andrews
Fife
KY16 9DS
Telephone: 01334 464610
Yours sincerely
FOI Officer,
NatureScot
Document downloads
Due to file size the attached information, referenced above, is available on request by contacting the FOI team at [email protected]. Please reference the case number (starting with SIR).
